IBPS Clerk Month Based Puzzle Questions 2025, Download Free PDF

In the reasoning section of the IBPS Clerk 2025 exam, puzzle questions are an important part of the examination. Among these, IBPS clerk month based puzzle questions are highly common and frequently asked. They are usually presented in the form of 8–10 people having events, interviews, or birthdays in different months of the same year (sometimes across two years). Since they involve a mix of months and conditions, these puzzles can look tricky at first glance, but with the right approach, you can solve them quickly and accurately. In this article, we are providing the Month-based Puzzle for the IBPS Clerk 2025 exam along with practice questions and a strategy to solve month-based puzzle questions in 3 to 4 minutes. Candidates can check all details in the article below.

What is a Month Based Puzzles in IBPS Exams?

Month-based puzzle is a part of the Puzzle in the reasoning section, where information about persons/events is distributed across different months of a year. Additional variables like dates (1st/2nd half), professions, or places may also be included.

Time Management for Month-Based Puzzles

• Easy Puzzle (Single variable): 2.5–3 minutes
• Moderate Puzzle (Two variable): 3–4 minutes
• Tough Puzzle (Two-year): 4–5 minutes (attempt only if time permits in Clerk Prelims)

Example Format:

• 8 people have interviews in different months of the year (March, April, June, July, etc.).
• Some clues are direct (e.g., “A’s interview is in March”) and some are conditional (e.g., “B’s interview is two months before C’s”).
• You need to arrange them correctly in the given timeline.
  

Important IBPS Clerk Month Based Puzzle Questions

Question 1: ___ takes leave on 24^th January.

A) G

B) L

C) F

D) J

E) A

Question 2: Who takes leave immediately after L?

A) G

B) E

C) F

D) I

E) None of the above

Question 3: Two persons take leave between D and ___.

A) G

B) F

C) L

D) K

E) None of the above

Question 4: Which among the following statements is/are true?

A) G takes leave in January

B) L doesn’t take leave in February

C) A takes leave on 15th March

D) K takes leave on 24th February

E) None of the statements is true

Question 5: Four persons join between ___ and ___.

A) L, K

B) E, G

C) B, A

D) D, H

E) I, F

IBPS Clerk Month Based Puzzle Questions PDF

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Step-by-Step Strategy to Solve Month-Based Puzzle in 3-4 Minutes

Before solving the questions, candidates carefully read the step-by-step strategy to solve the month-based puzzle. Candidates first read this strategy so that they can know how to solve the questions:

Step 1: Read the Question Carefully (30 seconds)

• First, identify how many persons/events are involved.
• Check if the puzzle is for 1 year or 2 years.
• Note whether there is an additional attribute (profession, color, etc.).

Step 2: Create a Timeline/Table (30–40 seconds)

• Draw a straight line or table with months in order.
• If it’s a two-year puzzle, make two separate timelines (Year 1 and Year 2).
• Keep space for writing additional attributes if given.

Step 3: Place Direct Information First (1 minute)

• Any clue that gives the exact placement should be filled immediately.
• Example: “A’s interview is in June” → Write A in June directly.

Step 4: Handle Conditional Clues Systematically (1 minute)

• Look for comparative clues like:
  • “B’s interview is two months after A’s.”
  • “Only one person is between C and D.”
    
• Don’t rush—place them in relation to already fixed points.
• If multiple possibilities arise, note both possibilities lightly and confirm as the puzzle progresses.
  

Step 5: Eliminate Contradictions and Finalise (30–40 seconds)

• As you proceed, some options will get automatically eliminated.
• Keep checking conditions after each placement.
• Once all slots are filled correctly, quickly cross-check every clue to ensure accuracy.

Disclaimer: The month‑based puzzle questions, examples, and solving strategies provided in this article are based on previous exam trends, expert insights, and practice resources. They are intended solely for educational and guidance purposes and should not be considered official or exhaustive. The actual questions, difficulty levels, and exam details will be determined and released only by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) through its official notifications and exam papers. Candidates are strongly advised to rely on official IBPS updates for confirmed information.

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